Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303081236 - Grey Wolf Drilling Company, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Grey Wolf Drilling Company, Lp
3miles East Of Hwy 532 On Peach Tree Rd.
Dubberly, LA 71024
Mailing Address:
333 Texas, Suite 925, Shreveport, LA 71101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2000
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 01/08/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551530 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/21/2000 | 01/10/2001 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a drilling consultant, and a coworker were alone on the rig floor, using hydraulic jaws to free a stuck drill pipe. The jaws were 5,800 ft down the hole, just above the drill bit and collars. As the rig pulled up with great force, the jaws activated and the overloaded mast collapsed and fell on Employee #1. He suffered massive trauma and was killed instantly. The tool pusher sustained lacerations to his leg and elbow, for which he was treated and released.
Keywords: DERRICK, STUCK, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, COLLAPSE, CRUSHED, HYDRAULIC TOOL, OIL WELL SERVICING, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303081236 | Occupation Not Listed |
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